Psalms 135 - Meaning, Themes & Application

Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.

Psalms 135:1 means God’s people are called to actively praise Him because of who He is, not just what He gives. It invites everyone serving …

Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,

Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

Psalm 135:3 means we should praise God because He is truly good and it’s joyful to do so. Worship isn’t a chore; it refreshes our …

For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.

Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

Psalms 135:6 means God does whatever He decides everywhere—in heaven, on earth, and in the deepest places—because He is truly in control. When life feels …

He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.

Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.

Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.

Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;

Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:

And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.

Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.

For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.

The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.

Psalms 135:15 means that idols are just man‑made objects, not real gods with power. They look valuable, but they cannot hear, speak, or help. In …

They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;

They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.

Psalm 135:18 means people become like what they worship or focus on. Those who make and trust idols become spiritually dull and unresponsive, just like …

Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:

Psalms 135:19 calls God’s people and their leaders to praise Him together. It means everyone, from families to spiritual leaders, should openly honor God for …

Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.

Psalms 135:20 means everyone who respects and honors God—especially leaders like the Levites—should actively praise Him for who He is and what He’s done. In …

Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 135:21 means God deserves praise from His people, starting right where they are. “Out of Zion” shows worship begins in God’s community and spreads …